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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetOverview of land degradation neutrality (LDN) in Europe and Central Asia
LDN in Uzbekistan
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No results found.Uzbekistan is one of the only two double landlocked countries in the world (completely surrounded by other landlocked countries). It is mostly covered by arid and semiarid plains and deserts with strong continental climate (hot summer and cold winters), with mountain landscapes and more humid climate to the east. The main rivers in Central Asia cross its territory, which has the second lowest Net Primary Productivity of the region (0.71 tC per ha). However, Uzbekistan still holds the second highest Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use GDP of the region, showing the relevance of irrigation for the country´s economy. Soils are prone to salinization which is exacerbated by dust storms and salt from exposed Aral seabed and unsustainable irrigation and cropland management. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetOverview of land degradation neutrality (LDN) in Europe and Central Asia
LDN in Kazakhstan
2021Also available in:
No results found.Kazakhstan, located in Central Asia, is the ninth largest country in world. It has a great diversity of topographies and soil characteristics and a variety of different climates with a marked seasonality. Agricultural activities are present in 80 percent of the country, with large areas covered by permanent meadows and pastures. Despite its significant pasture resources, overgrazing is found near rural settlements, enhancing water and wind erosion, expansion of non-palatable plants and soil salinity. With around 3 million hectares of forest and large cold winter deserts, Kazakstan hosts a rich diversity of endemic species. Soil salinity is also a major problem in croplands, especially in irrigated lands lacking proper water management. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetOverview of land degradation neutrality (LDN) in Europe and Central Asia
LDN in Georgia
2021Also available in:
No results found.Georgia is located between Eastern Europe and Western Asia, in the Caucasus region. It is a small mountainous country mostly covered by forests and grasslands. Due to the climate and topography, soils are vulnerable to water and wind soil erosion. Desertification in Georgia is accelerated by unsustainable land use, causing widespread severe erosion of arable lands, loss of tree covered areas and decreased productivity of pasturelands. Most of the rural population depend on livestock rearing for their livelihoods and overgrazing is a major driver of pasturelands degradation. Protection and sustainable management of land resources is a crucial objective of the country which has set its national LDN targets.
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